Carla Tamplin
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Independent Social Worker, LISW Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsShe/Her/Hers
Licensed Independent Social Worker, LISW Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsCarla Tamplin is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a Telehealth practice that serves clients in any part of Ohio. Carla works with women or parents who are having difficulty with any aspect of parenthood. Infertility, miscarriage, infant loss, perinatal depression/anxiety, adoption and birth trauma can make what should be a joyful life transition into a very stressful time. Caregiver burnout can lead to bonding difficulties and trying to find time for self-care and integrating one’s new identity as a parent falls by the wayside as juggling the logistics of childcare, sleeping and feeding take center stage. Carla helps clients restore balance to their life and the lives of their families by focusing on core issues that impact family connection.
Carla’s treatment approach draws from strengths-based and cognitive behavioral treatment approaches. She helps clients find the support systems already present in their lives and strategizes with clients about how to get the help and support they need from family, friends and the community.
Carla’s goals for her clients is that they would successfully complete therapy - to rediscover a “new normal” after children or how to move on to a fulfilling life that does not include one’s own children. Successful completion of therapy means that a client is no longer overwhelmed with depressive or anxious thoughts and has a strong, secure attachment with his or her child.
Carla obtained her Master’s of Social Work degree from The Ohio State University in 2011 and has worked with women and families in a variety of mental health settings since then. She serves on the “Start Strong” committee in her local community, a coalition dedicated to ensuring all babies in the community are thriving on their first birthday. Carla is also a professional member of Postpartum Support International.
Adoption & foster care - Support around pre- and post-adoption challenges including family dynamics, challenging behaviors, attachment issues, and navigation of the child welfare system or adoption agencies
Infertility counseling - Understanding infertility interventions and solutions; support during decision-making processes; coping with fertility problems and pregnancy loss
Postpartum depression - Coping with persistent feelings of sadness, exhaustion, and/or being overwhelmed after the birth of a child; developing strategies for more positive thought patterns and behaviors.
Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety
Transition to new parenthood - Working with parents as they adjust to new parenthood
Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman
Years of Experience: 13 years
Adoption Link, Inc., Adoption Assessor, 2012 - Present
WellSpring Counseling, Therapist, 2016 - 2019
Safe Harbor House, Program Director, 2011 - 2016
The Ohio State University, Masters of Social Work, 2011
Ohio: I.2002025
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